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The Ecophiles

ross's points

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,716 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    82
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    13
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    28
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,214
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    392
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1,004
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,880
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    77
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1,234
    minutes
    spent outdoors

ross's actions

Community

Talk To My Friends and Classmates

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 10 friends and classmates each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

COMPLETED 59
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Share Rides with Others

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or coordinate ride shares with roommates, classmates, or campus peers to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plan Meals for the Week

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 70
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise or Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 82
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 1 meatless meals and/or 0 vegan meals each day.

COMPLETED 80
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 83
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 15 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 81
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate or Create a Moment of Silence

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 83
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 82
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 83
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    ross stillman 4/13/2026 2:48 PM
    i built a great habit of not using single use bottles

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    ross stillman 4/13/2026 2:47 PM
    i only wish mitch would starting checking in more

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    ross stillman 4/13/2026 2:45 PM
    i think this ecochallaenge is going great! i only wish that mitch would check in more
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Take a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, school, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

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    ross stillman 4/13/2026 2:44 PM
    i definitely could, and it would make those tasks a more enjoyable experience
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    Do you know where your campus or community gets its water? If not, how could you find out?

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    ross stillman 4/13/2026 2:44 PM
    i do not but im sure i could ask someone in campus facilities
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

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    ross stillman 4/13/2026 2:43 PM
    i already make this a habit of mine and being at a school that has lots of water fountains makes it easier
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

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    ross stillman 4/13/2026 2:43 PM
    maybe my life direction as a whole and what impact i want to make on the world
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    Father Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?

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    ross stillman 4/13/2026 2:42 PM
    i think that berry brings up a great point and really highlights how connected our earth it
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?

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    ross stillman 4/13/2026 2:42 PM
    i enjoy rock climbing the most, and i think it impacts my mental and physical well-being very positively
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How was your experience intentionally trying to eat less meat?

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    ross stillman 4/13/2026 2:41 PM
    it was rewarding but still difficult to not eat meat